Flaxseed in reduced cholesterol: an exploration technology
Abstract
Introduction: Flaxseed is considered a functional element and its active components are lignans, which can prevent and control cancer, reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes and cholesterol LDL or bad cholesterol. Aim: In this context the present survey was conducted in order to assess the quantitative profile of publications and patents with keywords Flaxseed, Linseed and Cholesterol, Cholesterol, using the Scopus database, Scielo, Espacenet and INPI (National Institute Intellectual Property). Methods: A study of indirect and quantitative nature was carried out. This study has made a research papers and patents. For surveys of data releases was used to Scopus, Scielo, Espacenet and INPI (National Institute of Intellectual Property) to the search of patents and articles using the keywords Linseed and Cholesterol. Results: From the results can be seen that the United States and Brazil are at the forefront of research and publications on the subject. Conclusion: Overall, this survey showed that the technological application prospect of flaxseed is a promising alternative for reducing cholesterol, evidencing the importance of research in the area, because a lot of information about the benefits of using it to health need to be clarified and scientifically proven.
References
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